Daniela & Eric | Tuscany, Italy

I’ve typed into this box about 14 times before I just said forget it // I’m not going to edit this, I’m just going to type & I don’t care if it makes sense or not.

The truth is, I don’t have enough of the right words in the right order to accurately depict what shooting this wedding meant to me. Simply being in the presence of this family, friends, loved ones for the entire weekend filled my heart to the brim and reminded me what it is to truly surround yourself with love, devotion, the truest of friendships, and unbreakable support. Exchanging promises, hugs, hand squeezes, Negronis, laughs, and tears. Incredible speeches shared over the weekend about endurance, unbreakable strength, and the power of “yes, let’s do that”. About only living once and squeezing every last juicy ounce out of life while you have it. Sentiments that will ring true for years and years to come. To say Danie, Eric, and their families have had an easy road wouldn’t be the truth — it’s marked with hospital visits, scans, bad news mixed with good, complications, anxious handholds & waiting rooms. The things that no parent, child, or friend ever wants to endure. But that’s not their whole story — more importantly, their story is early mornings with their son, couch sitting & game room playing, the warm Caribbean sun, homemade pasta by Nonna, holidays, weekends away, a simple hug after a long day at work. Their hardships have only strengthened their story…tiny twists in the narrative that remind you life is such a precious, precious gift. But they already know that, and that’s why their next chapter began with an early October day in the countryside of Tuscany, Italy. Surrounded by sweetest of friends & dearest family, I was proud to share this day with them. Really, my photos don’t do it justice. But I tried.

Venue: Borgo Castelvecchio
Catering: Borgo Castelvecchio
Florals: Borgo Castelvecchio
Invitations & Day-of Stationery: Robinson Paperie
Dress: Sarah Seven from The Dress Theory
Make-Up: Lauren Irwin
Hair: Alysha Boyd-Jones
Cake: Borgo Castelvecchio

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Carolyn & Jake | Corson Building, Seattle

Today seemed like the most perfect day to share another one of my late Winter/early Spring weddings from this year.  A rainy, stormy, heartfelt, intimate day. A wedding that still makes my heart swell every time I think about it. Carolyn. Sweet Carolyn. I will never ever forget opening up her inquiry and coming to tears because I was just so moved with her — her life, her family, her words. She has such a deep appreciation for the things I hold so dear about shooting weddings. See, she’s an oncology social worker and in her words “Working around chronic illness teaches me so much about our strength and resilience, what it is to love and to grieve, and moreover just wrestle with what it is to be fully alive. I love photography as a medium because I think, when done well, it can capture the feel of this aliveness and our emotional/relational experience.” I knew in that instant, with those words, I wanted to work with her, Jake and their adorable 2-year-old, Freya.

I should also point out it was also such a special day because as soon as her inquiry came in, I messaged my extremely talented friend Cozbi (of CJP & Co.) about potentially finding a way to get Carolyn some florals done for her wedding. Cozbi came through and delivered what was one of the most beautiful and sweet set-ups for a wedding…I’m forever grateful to her for making Carolyn so insanely happy with the outcome. She is one of the most talented people and puts her HEART into what she does, if you’re looking for a florist/designer/someone to kill the aesthetic & ambiance of your day, look no further.

Take a look at this sweet little day.

Venue: The Corson Building
Catering: The Corson Building
Florals: CJP & Co.
Day-of Stationery: CJP & Co.
Dress: Watters ‘Satton’ from Nordstrom
Hair & Make-Up: Shyn Midili of Pacific Brides
Cake: Bakery Nouveau

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Sarah & Patrick | Alexandria Ballroom, Los Angeles

I’ve been an eager beaver for this one. A tinder date that turned into one of the best matches one can imagine. Two of the most stylish people I’ve shot. Enough greenery and candles one set of eyeballs can handle. Just an overall rad wedding. I am SO pumped to share this one.

When this inquiry first came through (via wedding planner extraordinaire, Courtney) I didn’t really know what to make of it — these people seemed WAY to cool for me. Like light years cooler. Like they’re the slick leather jacket while I’m the squeaky yellow rain coat. I mean, Patrick is a badass photographer, and Sarah owns, runs, & designs her own swimwear line. No pressure, right? After the hand-shaking nerves and severe nausea subsided, I learned that it was a match made in photography heaven….and the cherry on top? They’re two of the most loving souls. Just genuinely kind, fun, beautiful people. I knew this was true when I learned that one of the first times the bride’s brother got to meet Patrick, he had invited him over to pack up brown paper lunch sacks with sandwiches to hand out to the homeless in LA. What?!

We trotted around downtown Los Angeles in her amazing gown (lookin’ at you brides, you CAN pull this off), her KILLER shoes, his tailored suit, into the nooks & crannies of that crazy town. I will forever love these two, their families & friends, and this day.

Huge shout outs to the team that made this day possible, especially Courtney of The Joy Parade, who recommended me to begin with, my great second shooter, Lisa Lupo, and the amazing vendor team that beautified this downtown LA gem (all of their names + sites are listed below). Also a giant virtual hug to White Magazine for running this beauty on their blog. Forever grateful!

To Sarah & Patrick: may you both enjoy endless years of happiness together. You two deserve it.

Venue: Alexandria Ballrooms
Planning & Coordination: The Joy Parade
Rentals: Circa Vintage Rentals
Florals: Of The Flowers
Dress: LOHO Bride // Houghton NYC
Hair & Make-up: Mallorie Mason
Cake: Gelateria Uli
Catering: Cocktail Concierge & Classy Parties Catering
Music: The Shrines (Dart Collective)
Lighting: Elevated Pulse

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Lily & Cordell | The Fig House, Los Angeles

It’s so fun meeting couples the day of their wedding. Often times, when out-of-state couples book me for out-of-Seattle weddings, I’m rolling up to their wedding day having never met them. I only had Lily & Cordell’s voices in my head from our previous phone chats, otherwise, I knew no other details. What the dress looked like, what to expect chemistry wise, heck what THEY even looked like (hello blind date!). I was so insanely pleasantly surprised when these two rolled up, totally smitten with one another, spitting sarcasm, and having a grand ‘ol time. The entire wedding itself was an awesome surprise. Little did I know it’d be a Persian celebration from Lily’s side with Caribbean flair from Cordell side (Antigua to be exact). The two also had impeccable taste, were extremely laid back, had the most welcoming/loving families…..I couldn’t wipe a smile off my face the entire night. The cherry on top? The Fig House is by far one of the coolest venues I’ve gotten to shoot at, with a killer team, amazing food, the entire process of being married there is an *experience*. Cheers to them for creating that for their clients.

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Jessica & Sean | Kualoa Ranch Oahu, Hawaii

Traveling for weddings has become such a treat. A new place, new sites, new smells, sounds, things to soak in. While it’s exciting to explore, I always look forward to finding out why this particular place was chosen for a couple. Is it a special place relationship wise? Is it the surroundings? Is it the memories? What tiny corner of this city to you know that others don’t?

For Jess & Sean, it’s so easy to see why they got married here. The Kualoa Ranch is stunning…. but not in a touristy, get your acia bowl, oiled up suntan kind of way. No. This side of the island is the laid back, shrimp shack, warm morning rain, rooster call kind of Hawaii. Filled with beautiful people with beautiful souls. It’s easy to see why they fell in love with it.

These two met in college while as WSU and have played for keeps ever since. They have a love for people, their families, for their sweet pup. From Pullman, to Seattle, to Hawaii, their adventurous spirits were the perfect match for ceremony-by-boat, barefoot reception, unity cocktail, jurassic park setting. Excited to share this one. (more…)

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Wedding + Commercial photographer (with a background in graphic design) based in Seattle. This blog is a small snippet of work in all three categories as well as the occasional personal post. Thanks for being here!

 

 

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